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Dispatches from Libya
Evan Hill 23 Apr 2011 08:06 GMT
Telecoms engineers in eastern Libya have managed to outwit government moves to sever the region's communications.
Background
Background on the politics, economy and foreign relations of Libya.
A look at where most of the fighting between Gaddafi forces and pro-democracy fighters have occurred.
Oil-rich Libya's eccentric leader has held the country in a tight grip since he led a bloodless coup in 1969.
Saif al-Islam was given the task of defending his father's government on national television.
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Ruth Sherlock 14 Apr 2011 14:30 GMT
Sometimes, just getting to the front lines can be the most hazardous part of a journey in Libya.
Evan Hill 24 Apr 2011 00:30 GMT
Rebel spokesman from Misurata describes the situation in the besieged city, where heavy fighting continues.
Evan Hill 22 Apr 2011 05:56 GMT
As civilians fire rockets and government troops shell civilian positions, there is almost no safe place for journalists.
Chris Arsenault 12 Apr 2011 12:11 GMT
Who are Libya's fighters? And can they defeat Gaddafi? An injured rebel says yes, but military analysts aren't so sure.
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In one eastern Libyan community taken over by refugees, families learn to cope with hardships brought by the uprising.
Evan Hill Last Modified: 27 Apr 2011 09:11 GMT
Pro-Gaddafi forces to withdraw from besieged city following "ultimatum" from local tribes, deputy foreign minister says.
Last Modified: 22 Apr 2011 22:51 GMT
Opposition claim comes as UN gets humanitarian access to Misurata and efforts are on to evacuate those stranded.
Last Modified: 19 Apr 2011 12:16 GMT
Opposition forces circumvent troops loyal to Gaddafi in west of besieged city, but fighting still ongoing.
Last Modified: 23 Apr 2011 19:14 GMT
Anti-government forces hold sway in key town but frontline fighters complain of lack of supplies and fear infiltrators.
Evan Hill Last Modified: 17 Apr 2011 20:59 GMT
Human Rights Watch accuses Libya's military of firing cluster munitions into residential neighbourhoods.
Last Modified: 15 Apr 2011 09:46 GMT
Leaders of Britain, France and US say leaving Gaddafi in power will be an "unconscionable betrayal" of Libyan people.
Last Modified: 15 Apr 2011 03:07 GMT
Leaders of some Caribbean nations are concerned that turmoil 9,500 km away could affect banking and hotels.
Kathy Barrett Last Modified: 19 Apr 2011 16:56 GMT
French foreign minister says alliance should be doing more to take out heavy weaponry targeting civilians in Misurata.
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2011 15:43 GMT
Widespread fighting continues, as NATO comes under pressure to step up its military campaign against Gaddafi's forces.
Last Modified: 12 Apr 2011 23:19 GMT
Information minister says the people will decide their own future, calling Gaddafi a "safety valve" for unity in Libya.
Last Modified: 05 Apr 2011 04:53 GMT
Libyan opposition's military strives to get organised in fight against pro-Gaddafi forces.
Last Modified: 01 Apr 2011 19:05 GMT
Al Jazeera meets some of Libya's ill-equipped, untrained opposition fighters near the frontlines.
Last Modified: 03 Apr 2011 22:17 GMT
A look at the people Muammar Gaddafi relies on to entrench his rule and to remain in power in Libya.
Last Modified: 27 Feb 2011 23:36 GMT
Recently, the rebels' tactics and organisation have improved, and they now resemble a trained militia, if not an army.
Evan Hill Last Modified: 19 Apr 2011 06:17 GMT
Poorly equipped pro-democracy fighters confront Gaddafi's trained forces with anything they can find.
Last Modified: 27 Mar 2011 21:01 GMT
It is easy to criticise in retrospect, but advisers dealing with foreign leaders often fall into the 'dirty hands' trap.
Dani Rodrik Last Modified: 14 Apr 2011 11:00 GMT
Fall of the regime in the east has revealed once-secret security files that show extent of Libyan government's spying.
Evan Hill Last Modified: 17 Apr 2011 01:34 GMT
Libyan leader's son accuses international media of blowing crisis out of proportion.
Last Modified: 04 Mar 2011 06:18 GMT
International contact group calls on Gaddafi to step down to "allow Libyan people to determine their own future".
Last Modified: 14 Apr 2011 03:26 GMT
Prime minister says talks being held for ceasefire which would include withdrawal of Gaddafi's forces from some cities.
Last Modified: 07 Apr 2011 23:57 GMT
As the uprising in Libya continues, we update you with the latest developments from our correspondents, news agencies and citizens across the globe.
Last Modified: 28 Apr 2011 05:19 GMT
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